ECONOMY

Domestic airfares rise amid fuel price hike

Domestic airfares rise amid fuel price hike

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has issued new minimum and maximum fare guidelines for domestic flights, ef...

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has issued new minimum and maximum fare guidelines for domestic flights, ef...

Apr 01, 2026

ECONOMY

Rising global prices push NOC to hike jet fuel, losses near Rs 5bn in two weeks

Rising global prices push NOC to hike jet fuel, losses near Rs 5bn in two weeks

Despite the losses, the retail prices of petrol, diesel, and LPG remain unchanged to protect consumer interests. However...

Despite the losses, the retail prices of petrol, diesel, and LPG remain unchanged to protect consumer interests. However...

Apr 01, 2026

POLITICS

Saudi Arabian envoy calls on Vice President Yadav

Saudi Arabian envoy calls on Vice President Yadav

During a meeting held at the Office of the Vice President in Lainchaur today, matters relating to bilateral interest bet...

During a meeting held at the Office of the Vice President in Lainchaur today, matters relating to bilateral interest bet...

Apr 01, 2026

POLITICS

Yogesh Bhattarai claims MPs pressured to elect Thapa as UML PP leader

Yogesh Bhattarai claims MPs pressured to elect Thapa as UML PP leader

Leader Yogesh Bhattarai expressed objection, claiming that the competitor was denied both proposer and supporter positio...

Leader Yogesh Bhattarai expressed objection, claiming that the competitor was denied both proposer and supporter positio...

Apr 01, 2026

Market

Golchha Group donates Rs 50 million to Kathmandu Institute of Child Health

Golchha Group donates Rs 50 million to Kathmandu Institute of Child Health

According to the press release, the donation was handed over during an event on Wednesday, aiming to improve healthcare...

According to the press release, the donation was handed over during an event on Wednesday, aiming to improve healthcare...

Apr 01, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepal records above-average rainfall during pre-monsoon

Nepal records above-average rainfall during pre-monsoon

The pre-monsoon period runs from February to May.  Usually, around 226 millimeters of rainfall occurs during the pr...

The pre-monsoon period runs from February to May.  Usually, around 226 millimeters of rainfall occurs during the pr...

Apr 01, 2026

ECONOMY

Pokhara’s tourism survival now depends on domestic visitors

Pokhara’s tourism survival now depends on domestic visitors

Domestic tourists account for at least 40 percent of arrivals, up from just five percent 25 years ago

Domestic tourists account for at least 40 percent of arrivals, up from just five percent 25 years ago

Apr 01, 2026

POLITICS

Badal elected UML PP leader unopposed as Suhang fails to secure even proposer and seconder

Badal elected UML PP leader unopposed as Suhang fails to secure even proposer and seconder

During the meeting held Wednesday afternoon at the party’s central office in Chyasal, both Suhang and party Vice-C...

During the meeting held Wednesday afternoon at the party’s central office in Chyasal, both Suhang and party Vice-C...

Apr 01, 2026

POLITICS

Energy Minister forms ‘Good Governance Unit’ to improve ministry performance

Energy Minister forms ‘Good Governance Unit’ to improve ministry performance

The unit was established in accordance with the Good Governance (Management and Operation) Act, 2008 (2064 BS), related...

The unit was established in accordance with the Good Governance (Management and Operation) Act, 2008 (2064 BS), related...

Apr 01, 2026

ECONOMY

Mahakali Irrigation Project in limbo as regular water supply remains uncertain

Mahakali Irrigation Project in limbo as regular water supply remains uncertain

The Indian side has already constructed a 1,200-metre main canal from Tanakpur to the Nepal-India border in accordance w...

The Indian side has already constructed a 1,200-metre main canal from Tanakpur to the Nepal-India border in accordance w...

Apr 01, 2026